Installation Guide

Prerequisites

Before installing VanguardRanks, ensure you have:

• A Minecraft server running version 1.18 or higher
• PlaceholderAPI  installed (required dependency)

Installation Steps

1. Download the latest version of VanguardRanks from the official download page .

2. Place the downloaded VanguardRanks.jar file into your server’s plugins folder.

3. Restart your server to generate the configuration files.

4. The plugin will create several configuration files:

   • config.yml - Main configuration file
   • ranks.yml - Rank definitions and settings
   • locale.yml - Language and message settings
   • save.yml - Player data storage

Post-Installation

1. Configure your ranks in ranks.yml
2. Set up permissions for your staff members
3. Test the plugin using the /rank command

Verifying Installation

To verify that VanguardRanks is installed correctly:

1. Run /rank version to check the plugin version
2. Run /rank help to see available commands
3. Try opening the GUI with /rank gui

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

1. Check the server console for error messages
2. Verify that PlaceholderAPI is installed and up to date
3. Ensure all configuration files are properly formatted
4. Check the GitHub repository  for known issues

Next Steps

After installation, you should:

1. Review the Configuration guide to set up your ranks
2. Learn about the Permissions system
3. Explore the GUI System features